Love this guy and glad to see him as Bilbo. He'll be awesome. Andy Serkis is just fantastic and needs more recognition. Love all the rest of them too: No one can pull off Gandalf like McKellan. No one. Okay, yes I am a big 'ol Hobbit/Lord of the Rings fan and can't wait for this one.

Amazing, amazing cast - I almost exploded of squee when I read the press release this morning that Richard Armitage AND Aidan Turner were cast - I don't know how the screen will hold so much talent and beauty!

Yes he will be an excellent Bilbo. Freeman is totally hilarious as Ali G's sidekick in Ali G indahouse. Great choice by filmmakers. As for RICHARD ARMITAGE!!!! BRILLIANT AND INSPIRED CHOICE as Thorin. Richard Armitage = TOTAL HEARTTHROB. Get ready North America for an onslaught of Richard Armitage coming very soon. OMG see BBC's North & South (by Elizabeth Gaskell NOT the Swayze one) if you want to be convniced. ROACHARD ARMITAGE OMG Thorin is going to be such a BABE in the Hobbit.